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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
Growth Of our Cities.

The New York World almanac con-
tains statement of the present popu-
lation of the principal cities of the
Union, as estimated i'll each case by
the mayor or some other officer of the
municipal governmen, being guided
IN many cases by recent censuses.
New York. with 1, 400, 900, and Phila-
delphia, with 1000, 900, hold first
and second places undisputed. Brook
lyn, claiming, 10000, and Chicago
703 900, stand next. in order. and it
is evident that the former will give
way when the next federal census is
taken in 1890. Baltimore claims fifth
place with 100000, St. Louis next
with $4,000 and Boston seventh
with 100000. In 1880 in these cities
the order was reversed. Cincinnati
and San Francisco each claim 900, 1000,
the latter gaining ON the former.
New Orleans ranks next with 240.-
600, but Buffalo, claiming 225 900,
has passed Cleveland and Pittsburg.
and at its rate of progress will soon
overhaul New Orleans. Washington,
or the district of Columbia. is estima-
ted at'2l0,000. Pittsburg puts for
ward claim 200,559, beating Cleve-
land 500. Detroit is estimated at
175, ,0O0-a careful and conservative
fgure-and stands fifteenth in the
scale, having passed Newark, Louis
vile and Jersey City since 1880.
Other cities follow as follows: Mil
waukee, 10000; Newark, 100000,
Minneapolis, 100000; Jersey City,
155, 900, st. Paul, lao, 900; Louisville,
14O, 900; Kansas CITY, 125, 900; Provi-
dence, 120 900; Indianapolis, $50, 600
and Albany, Allegheny and Roches-
ter, each 100, 900. In matter OF free
dom from debt, Detroit stands first ON
the list.-Detroit Free p. ess.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
A Man From Pennsylvania.

DO congressman make many re.
quests for passesy' was asked of Il
prominent railway official at the capi-
tai this morning.
"Don't they!' exclaimed that gen.
tleman, in tones of unmistak able dis
gust. They not only ask for them
selves. but the members of their fami-
lies and friends as WE'LL"
II think," continued the railroad
man, rehectively, "Lhe meAnest man
/ ever mee .in the manner Of passes
was member Of congress. All one
winler he had bored us for passes upon
one pretext or another. One day he
wrote us to send him. u pass for him.
self from Pittsburg to Washington and
another for his son from Pittshurg to
Baltimore. The lad he explai med
was going there TO school. 1t appears
that he subsequently, changed his mind
and kept the youngster at Washington
with him. He wrote Us this informa-
ton; in fact, and inclosed in that let
ter the boys pass and asked US to send
him in money the fare from Washing.
ton to Baltimore. He explained that
the pass entitled him to the ride, but
he would take the money instead. II
WAS the coolest proposition have ever
heard"
"What was the congressman I
name?" qneried a curious bystander.
. ~ can't give you that, but | viii
say that he lived in Pennsylvania. -
New York Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
OR ATORY.

Several Barton county men will re
member Col. Jones, of Dodge City,
who made speech, nominating Mr..
Cook as the democratic nominee
for congress from this district. at
Larned last fall. It seems that the
Colonel has not lost his cunning, judg-
ing from the following which we quote
from the Ford County Republicans:
"It's no small wonder that we thrive
and grow when we have such forensic
talent in our midst as Col. Jones ex-
hibits when he turns himself loose ora
torically before jury in the district
court. On recent occasion the Colo
mel, warmed up by liberal fee, and
with what else is unknown, scared into
such height of eloquence and argu-
ment that strong men wept-women
tainted d-children screamed--d 8
barked. and fakes of plastering fell
from the court room as big as town
lot"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
Boston to Honor Carlisle.

1t may not be very pleasing to Sena-
tor Hoar, but it is no less fact, that
Speaker Carlisle is to invade the Bay
State. The arrangements for the
Bay State Club dinner in Boston next
Saturday have been completed, and it
is to take the form of a testimonial to
Speaker Carlisle, whose presence is as
sured; Among other guests who have
promised to I've present are Congress
men Wilson of West Va. Springer
of Illinois, Maybury of Michigan,
McAdoo of New Jersey and Watson
of Indiana. The dinner will be at
the Revere House, and the occasion
promises to he'an exceedingly inter
esting one. 1t is safe to predict in ad.
vance that not one word will fall from
the lips of the Kentucky statesman
unworthy of him or that can be tort
ured into an offensive reference to the
Massachusetts Senator, who vent GU,
of his way to assail the Speaker on the
floor of the Senate few days ago
Boston Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
Shot Through the Hand.

Mr.. G. B. Donalds n. proprietor of
the Trans Continental hotel. accidnt-
ally shot himself through the left hand
on last Friday afternoon, while hunt
ing on the Minnesota. about twenty
miles from Sterling. The accident oc-
Cured at about $50 p. M, and it is
supposed to have been caused by his
dog rubbing against the triggers of
the gun as Mr. D. stood resting his
left hand on the muzzle. The charge,
which was of shot. made terrible
hole through his hand. carrying away
several of the small bones. Mr.. Don
aldson walked mile after the acci-
dent, and then rode home before the
wound was dressed He is doing as
we'll as could be expected, and al
though his hand will probably be
saved to him, it will he neither as use
ful nor ornamental as before. e.-Ster-
ling Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17

There is this about it-if the land
wasn't worth anything out in western
Kansas; if the beautiful locations and
the smiling valleys were not what men
struggled for the world over, then
there would be no county seat wars
out there. Kansas was born into ex-
istence amongst just such throes, and
trLm that time to this the value of the
Inheritance the gentle Jayhawker has
obtained has been attested in many a
hand fought contest among individual
settlers as we'll as organized communi-
ties for the possession of farms and the
location of town sites. The world at
large. who have been fought to be-
lieve that the greater part of western
Kansas is a sterile waste, will open
their eyes when they hear how hotly
people fight for homes and towns out
there. e.-Topeka Commonwealth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17

The Santa Fe railway officials assert
that. on the completion of the G. K.
d w. to Chicago, the present name
will give place 10 the Chicago, Santa
Fe & California rail road, under W hich
will he included the whole Santa Fe
system. The name Denver Division
will be applied to that part of the road
between Great Bend and Denver and
the branch which is being extended
through the Indian Territory will be
called the Gulf Division. Other branch
es will he similarly designated. Work
will be commenced ON the G. K. & w.
at every point OH the line which can
be easily reached by some great trunk
line so rs to admit of easy and speedy
delivery of material. At headquar-
| ters they expect the road to be com
pleted by the first of September. 1888.
-EI.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17

Many a dealer who places SO
advertisemed in his local paper be-
grudges the investment, when it is
worth double what he pays for it. A
one column advertisement in the Chi
cago Tribune COSTS S26, 900. Tie New
York Herald receives for its lowest
priced column s3S, 1858. and for the
highest S54 $50. The New York
Tribune for the lowest priced column
S29. 764, and for the highest S35 ,658.
and these papers never lack for adver-
tisements to fill their columns. And
still there are lots Of people who won
der why country paper can not be
furnished at as low price as the great
weekly's are sold for.-Pratt County
Register
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17

the shaft in the rear being held motion
less by float to which a torpedo Is
attached and by four fat blades that
stick out from the shaft like 80 many
wings. On reachink the guards of a
ship the torpedo ducks its head, dives
fouteen feet into the water, raises his
head and darts against the ships hull.
1t is steered until it reaches the ship
by electric wires.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17

Sid II. Nealy. a young journalist of
Washington, has invented snbma-
ripe torpedo which he calls s'Sea Dew
H." capable IF carrying charge Of
nearly thousand pounds of dynamite.
It ia to send after an enemy's ship
from either the shore or a ship and its
inventor asserts that no ship, however
fast. can run away from. it. The body
of the torpedo carrying the charge,
revolves with. tremendous rapidity
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
GA full-blooded Indian has been O

GA full-blooded Indian has been or
dained deacon in church at Min
neapolis." We find this item in a
good many of our exchanges. and the
fact that no one of them has taken ad-
vantagse ofGt to suggest that the new
deacon must be q Lo churchman
speaks ,lumes for the selfrestraint
of the American paragrapher. N Y.
Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
Canned sweet potatoes at C. &

Canned sweet potatoes at c. &
AS.
Some of the best dried fruits you
ever saw at T.. & AS.
Save money by buying your oys-
ter in bulk from c. & 4.
You will find a nice lot of dressed
chickens and turkeys on hand at
Beye's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
WELL DRILLINGI
FARMERS AND STOCKMEN

l have one of the most complete
we'll machines ever brought to this
country. I am prepared to drill
wells any depth required. 1 will
guarantee plenty Of good water and
a first class job in every respect.
Terms for drilling SO cent per foot,
or 20 cent including tubing complete
with Galvanized Iron No. %,
inches in diameter. locked and
riveted; the best that is made. Plenty
of water and satisfaction guaranteed,
or no pay required.
Orders left at Henry Wildgen's
barn. south side of the square will
receive prompt attention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17

Also farms in Barton, Stafford and
Rush counties, on easy terms. Lots
in old city limits, lots in Heller Park
addition, lots III College Grove addi-
ton, lots in Bonewitz addition.
Lots Sold on Monthly Payments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17

A new and splendid line of goods,
which / am selling at the very
love figures. When yOu need any
thing in his line give him a call.
First door north Of Robinson q Ster.
etts hardware store.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17
Bls. BAasAlHs!

A large amount of property will
change hands in this city in the next
few months, and big money can be
made in judicious investments. Those
who buy first can double their money
in the next ninety days.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19
LEGAL.
Notice Of Foreclosure Sale.

IN X. EBERLE. PLAINTIFF, VS.. JOSEPH
r. wibbelt, defendant-S Sheriff's Sale,
No. 5423. order Of sale and decree OF fore
closure and sale
and decree of foreclosure and sale, issued
out OF the Superior Court of the county of
Los Angeles, State of California, on the 9th
day of February, A. d. 1887, In the above
entitled action, wherein F: X. Eberle, the
above named plaintiff, obtained a Judgment
and decree of foreclosure and sale against
Joseph Wibbelt. defendant. on the 11th day
of January, A. d. 1887. for the sum OF
which said decree was. on the 18th day OF
January. A. d. 1887, recorded In Judgment
Book of said Court, at page 1896, ct seq,
am commanded to sell all that certain lot;
piece or parcel of land situate, lying ana
being in the city of Santa Monica, county
of Los Angeles, State OF California, ana
bounded as follows, to.wt:
Lot o, in block number one.hundred and
sixty-eight, asdelineated on certain map OF
the town site of Santa Monica, on file in the
office Of the County Recorder of the said
county of Los Angeles, the same being
portion of the tract of land known as the
Rancho San Viceute or San Vicente santa
Monica, granted by proper authorities OF
irmed by the Government OF the United
states to K. Sepulveda and others.
Public notice is hereby given. that on
Saturday, the 10th day of March, A. D. 1887,
at ~ o'clock NJ. of that day, in front OF the
Court House door of the county of Los An
geles, on Spring street, will, in obedience
to said order Of sale and decree OF fore,
closure and sale, sell the above described
necessary to satisfy said Judgment, with In:
terest and COSTS etc., to the highest ana
best bidder, for cash in gold coin Of the
United States.
Dated this 2lst day Of Fsbruary, sl%S lssy sTs
fDD-td Sh1rff Of I.0S AnUnleS county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19
Notice Of Foreclosure Sale.

COMMERCIAL BANK OF SANTA ANA,
" plaintiff, VS.. Benjamin B. Handy. sd-
ministr ator of the estate of Chas. Handy,
deceased, Z. K. Edwards and Tilman Bush,
defendants.-SheIifrs sale No. F640-Ortier
of sale and decree of foreclosure and sale.
Under and by virtue of an order of sale and
decree of foreclosure and sale, issued out OF
the Superior Court of the county OF Los An.
geles, State of California, on the Oath day of
February, A. D. 1887, n the above entitled
action, wherein Commercial Bank of Santa
Ana, the above named plaintiff, obtained
judgment and decree of foreclosure and
sale against Benjamin B. Handy, admins.
traitor of the estate of Chas. Handy, de-
ceased, Z. E. Edwards and Tilman Bush, de-
PENDANTS, on the Sd day of February, A. j..
1857, for the sum of S25O7 90 100 dollars, in U.
S. gold coin, which said decree was, on the
eth day of February, 1887, recorded in jrdg
mept hook of said court, at page Ala etseg.
l am commanded to sell oil that certain lot,
piece or parcel of land situate. lying and
Los Angeles, State of California. and
bounded aud particularly described as fol-
lows, to-wit:
Commencing at the southwest corner of a
certain tract OF land containing 40 81 acres;
conveyed by Joseph Fisher 10 Willie by and
dated April 3, 1876, and recorded in book
No. S4 of deeds, page z, Records of Los An
geles County, running thence east along the
south line of said tract fourteen chains and
fifty-four links; thence at right angle north
ten Q0) chains and twenty-five links; thence
at right angles west on q line parallel with
first line herein described fourteen QG
chains and fifty four (54) links to the west
line of said 1857 acre tract. thence south
along the said line ten (1O)chains and twenty
two links to the poiut of beginning, contain
ing fourteen Q4) and eighty ty-six-hundredths
acres. a lit moro or less.
Public notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the 2lst day of March, A. d. 1887, at IL
O'Clock NJ. of that day, in front OF the court
house door of the county Of Los Angeles, on
Spring street, will, in obedience to said or.
der of sale and decree OF foreclosure and
SO much thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy said judgment. with interest and
costs, etc, to the highest and best bidder,
for cash in gold coin OF the United States.
Dated this oath day of February. 1887.
JAMES G. KAYS,
fah25td Sheriff OF Los Angeles county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19

ar cHARLrs-G Mamo ring, San Francisco
IN Shaw. A P Glider, Harrison,
Wades N, A Jones, Lewis, q spencer;
city; VIM Storey, Lancastep;J "A feaei roe Mra sna
IcCracken, Des Moines; Mrs DR. Collins,
aan Bernardino; G H Gregg, Girard. Kan; q
HerWood, Ontario: Wadeson, city; Conn
Timmons. Aspen, Colo: Mr. and Mrs Ames.
eterator, Ill.
GRAND CENTRAL HoTEL-M Dilman ana
family, Geo X roever. C Kimmule, Miss Ida
Dementt, Wichita; Shaw, Pennsylvsni !;
n Ghain. san Gabriel; s W Ellerhe, New
hall: g II Holle nbech, Pasade dena; VIM Boyer
Witchita; d w Ho-nshell, Julian; mp
son, Pennsylvania: K Conlen, Geo Dag
gett, Minnesota.
pfco HousE-John McCamp, A F Mexican
q W Keller, JOS McGaldin, J Bunting.
New York;I h O'Keefe. Miss Kate OK eefe
Oswego, N Y; Mrs n streeton, Cieveland,
O; WI Heise, Cincinnati. o. Geo Miller.
VI Il White, W H Dilley. W A Go.ding,
Hodgkins, Fl Harmon, Mrs McClelisD,
San Francisco: Geo H Fullerton, Riverside
JE butler. Prescott, A 7; Mrs A H Grant,
Mrs J Fielding, blackberry, A. T.; Chas
6angster, Ark City, Kan: VIM Daze, win
allow. A T; Winslow P Hyatt. W Wright,
Pssadena: Leon Lazarus, San Francisco;
Chas Sangster, Ark City, Kan; W L Gtlhllan,
Efanklin, Pa.
81. ELMO HoTEL-H P Stevens. W r
FORD, G Dorian. q Stu gis, San Francisco;
Miss e Strong. T P lnkens. G Legge. fasa
deda; M A Craig. NJ Mccormick. Newhall :
A K Jefferson, A L Clark, Wisconsin; W G
steel, Mics Steel. Dayton, .: G Free
m IN, Santa Ana; Edwards, Petaluma;
CT Perkins, Daggett; q Tiffany, New Mex
ico; A II Butler, New York; MIS- Wells,
hnenga Pass: W Macarthur. Buffalo: ] M
Tietnan, Ramona; v W Nelson, Kansas
Guy; A Kugles, Wisconsin, Weill. Lom-
noe; ] e Richer Pomona; T II Morris. Jr..
- A \
Agate. Elyria, o; G II Daily, Yuma, A T; G
Herman, Liverpool.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19
700 Acres in Los Angeles
DIVIDED INTO ONLY
1900 LOTS!
PRICES OF LOTS.
Up to 100 Feet Front, $3.50. Half-acre Lots, 5000
From 1-2 to Acre, $500. From to
Acres, $500. Acre Lots, $3.50.
cash. balance eight equal monthly payments with
interest

These prices will continue only until June l.,
1887, when they will positively be advanced. All
who purchase before that date will have the benefit
Of the advanced prices.
The entire tract is beautifully situated, with a
charming view, pure air and water and perfect
drainage. The Ostrich Farm Dummy Railroad
runs through the tract, with fivecent fare guaran
teed to and from the center Of the city This road
will be completed to the tract July 1887 Pure and
abundant water will be piped through all the Streets
The title to the property is absolutely perfect. A
complete abstract will be kept in the office Of the
Company for the inspection Of all purchasers, and
certificate of title will be furnished to each buyer
with his deed.
This tract is situated upon the hills, which
rapidly becoming the desirable residence por-
ton Of the city. The soil is warm, sandy loann,
free from frost, being in what is known the
warm belt. The elevation is such that the tenpera-
ture is more even than in the city.
NOTE-THE FIRST PURCHASERS HAVE FIRST CHOICE
Free carriage to the tract every day from the
office of the agents. at A. M. and 1:3O p. M. Maps
and circulars and all information be had from
Byram & &Poindexter, Managers,
WEST FIRST sTREEr
Reference by permission: Los ANGELES NATIONAL BANK em
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TNSTATE OF SUSAN GOODWIN, DE-
undersigned, administrator of the estate of
Susan Goodwin, deceased, to the creditors
Of and persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers, within four months
after the publication of this notice, to the
said administrator, at the office of Smith &
Clark, Rooms 92 and SO, Temple Block, in
the city and county of Los Angeles.
OSCE GOODWIN.
Administrator of the estate of Susan Good
win, deceased.
Dated at Los Angeles, March s, 1887.
mQ.1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19
LAND NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN ON Tuesday, the 29th day of March, A. d.
1857, at IL O'Clock in the forenoon OIL said
day, application will be made to J. Ham
Harris, Land Agent of the University of
California, at his office, at the State Uni
versity in Berkeley, Alameda county, Cali
forn'a, for a Duplicate of University Ger
tifcate of Purchase, No. 95, dated November
20, 1872, and issued to Francisco P. Forster
for the fractional sec ion Is and lots and 2
of section 90, in township 9 south and of
range Z west, San BeInardino meridian.
The said original certificate of purchase
has been lost or destroyed, and is beyond
the control of the estate of Jonn Forster, de-
ceased, which said estate is the owner of the
same and OF the land therein described
Given under my hand this 21st day of Feb
ruary, A. ID. 1887 NJ. A. FORSTER,
Administrator of the estate of John Forster,
deceased. f2430t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19
LAND NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN on Tuesday, the Doth day of March,
A. D. dsS7 az u O'CLOCK @ n Inc I'M loren o1sn'8n to
Ham Harris, Land Agent of the University
of California, at his office, at the State Uni
versity at Berkeley, in Alameda county,
California, for a Duplicate OF University
Certertificate of Purchase. No. "a, issued on
and bearing date OF November 20, 1872, to
John Fors.er for the NEL and fractional
south half of section 4, the whole of section
8, fractional west half of section Q, SEL OF
NEN and fractional south half of section 9,
the whole of section 10, fractional west half
of section II, lots and 2 of section H. all in
township south and of range west. San
Bernardino meridian. The said original
certificate of purchase has been lost or de-
stroyed, and Is beyond the control of the es-
tate of said John Forster, now deceased,
which said estate is the owner of the same,
and of the land therein described.
Given under my hand this 2lst day of
February, A. ID. 1887. M. A. FORS FER,
Administrator of the estate of John For
ster, deceased. f24-30t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19
D4ILY HERALD.
TnE vuuk'lS.
.,e.aer Cesrs--Departmens One'
Hustons ,.
"a ISST-

H0etOms -
FspAY, March ls, 1887.
p,.u va. His Creditors-Demurrssr
-.-.,Iad. nation to strike out spec IL
s.s;on seven in the amended opposl',osS
- 80 ho,h the original and amended
opposition denied. o.asr that
lombard VS.. Lombard-o.oell snss n.,
ulsintfff be allowed to see ms ounu, ~"
Is The custody of the deien'""'' "
| Tnsnrma,ions were filed against Jonn
R.nks Ell. Hayes and Burt frahA'
H.roIarv. i. b. Cohn and Jonn "A.
Co. assault with a deadly weafon;
AN Thornton and B. A. stephens
% ps.,l. Va. Wn. Richie and . Jonn'
- Pisaded not guilty; bond $'oo. y
T, ra babeas corpus OF james y:
Ni,chsll-Remanded to the CUSTODY VI
The Sheriff.
~...rewent Two-Brunson, J.
II re- application of Herman Deutsch
Admitted to citizenship. u,
Rsldvin vs.. Second Street Cable Rail
nd Company-Ten days addinonai 70
Ssuulvedavs. Baugh ct al.-The pames
.f AIsxander Marshall, William Young
V..hsi r. de Tononi, Lorenzo Pelancon'
ucror;ne Pelanooni, Petra Pe'aneonl
,rhstituted to fictitious names as dsiena.
sn,s and cause passed to March 2Sd' at
siancht Va. Slaught-Decree fled.
M.rrill Lodge VS.. Ellsworth ct al
Decree fled. Do
scarborough vs.. Scarborough-Decree
- J;vorf a for Cornelia H. Scarborough,
Seuulveda vs.. Maxwell-Passed In
formally.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-19
In THE SUPERIOR COURT.

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
y los Angeles-In the matter of the estate
of Edwin Reavis, deceased; notice for pub
lication of time for proving will, etc.. fur-
suant to an order Of this Court, made this
day, notice is hereby given that Monday,
the 21st day of March. 1887, at 10 O'Clock A.
M. of said day, at the courtroom of said
Court in said county of Los Angeles. has
been appointed for hearing the applica ton
ument now on file in this Court, purporting
to be the last will and testament Of Edwin
Reavis, deceased. be admitted to probate,
and that letters testimentary be issued
which time and place all persons interested
therein may appear and contest the same.
Dated March 7, 1887.
CHARLES A. DUNSMOOR,
County Clerk.
By F. B. TANNING, Deputy.
v. MONTGOMERY, Attorney for Petitioner.
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